Chapter 4 Vocab

status acquired by an individual on the basis of some special skill, knowledge, or ability

Behavior- the rights and obligations- expected of someone occupying a particular status

• Role

• Status

• Expectations

• Social control

Which of the following is NOT an example of reciprocal roles?

• doctor-patient

• teacher-student

• employee-employer

• Scholar

Situation that occurs when fulfilling the expectations of one role makes it difficult to fulfill the expectations of another role

• role expectations

• role conflict

• role strain

• roll taking

Status that plays the greatest role in shaping a person's life and determining their social identity

Socially determined behaviors expected of a person performing a role

• role expectations

• role performance

Actual behavior of a person performing a role

• role expectations

• role performance

Different roles attached to a single status

• role conflict

• role strain

• role set

• role expectations

Situation that occurs when a person has difficulty meeting the expectations of a single role

• role conflict

• role strain

• role set

• role taking

Status assigned according to standards that are beyond a person's control